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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1904

Page

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Dr Stevens Reappointed to Cambridge Water Board

The Cambridge city government met with a slim attendance as Dr Edward H Stevens was reappointed water commissioner for five years. A council committee handles Wood’s proposed Clinton water works visit, while park board explains Cambridge Field baths delay due to lack of funding. Many licenses and street work items were approved or referred, including edgestone placements and pole-location petitions.

Board of Aldermen Edward H. Stevens Michael Corcoran Blodgett Davis Cambridge Field Wood Common Council Clinton Barry Flynn Michael J. Conry Massachusetts Avenue N. E. Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts Cambridge Eleteric Light Company Pleasant and Chestnut Streets New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Webster Avenue Elle H. LaPierre Park and Huron Avenues John H. Hubbard James Brennan Annie Lally Diocese of Boston Park Commissioners Albert H. Tuttle Charles River Road Daniel WW. Hurley Luther P. Whipple Committee On Claims George F. McCusker Patrick W. Sullivan Craigie Bridge Said Avenue Joint Standing Committee On Thomas F. Dynan Perry Street Il Onses Lydian H. Riley Brookline Street Mary Farrell Main Street Barney Butekin Holyoke Street Theodore Tremblay Harvey Street John D. Whitney Albany Malp Streets Frank Street Lock Street Somerville Dinan Timothy A. Barrett Clara Footman Julia B. Gates Fred G. Harrison Lazarus Trafalian Peter Korgarian William Yancey Theodore W. Hillier George C. Prouty Charles He’ Rochfort John H. Amastos George L Cacayas Charles C. Cohn John da Prato William Magel Antone J. Lima Edward M. Monahan Nicholas Naum Fred G. Perkins Patrick J. Sexton Bernard R. Silva Harris Stayre Frans Anderson Philip R. Duffy Edward Harts Bennett M. Kats John IL. Moseley Fred Richardson Myenar Shorowsky Louis Saltman

Army Nurses Reunion in Massachusetts Social and Business Meeting

The Army Nurses Association of Massachusetts held its annual meeting at Mrs. Fanny T. Hazen home on Oxford Street. Nurses attended from Revere Malden Worcester Peabody Lowell Dorchester Wakefield and discussed preparing to host national army nurses during the G A R encampment in Benton. Officers and directors were reelected including Hazen as president and Downs as treasurer.

Army Nurses’ Association of Museachusetts Fanny T. Hazen Oxford Street Hazen Laura Hamlin Revere Mary E. Daniels Malden Helen B. Smith Worcester Mary C. Stevens Peabody Mary E. Smith Lowell Elida R. Fowler Dorchester Margaret Hamilton Wakefield National Army Benton Fanny T. Haxen Jane M. Morrall Helen J. Smith Viece Lovisa B. Downs Nancy Prendergast Ruth 8. Josselyn Mary A. Livermore Ellen W. Dowling Ellen 8. Tolman

Kidder Honeymoon Surprise Party at Ellery Street Home

Mr and Mrs Albert W Kidder returned from a honeymoon to a surprise gathering Monday night at 20 Ellery Street. Police Chief Henry J Cunningham, in a lighthearted speech, presented a cut glass punch bowl on behalf of guests and wished the couple a long, happy, prosperous marriage.

Albert W. Kidder Casey Ellery Street Henry J. Cunningham

Kidder Thanks Spokesman and Hosts at Luncheon

Kidder expressed heartfelt thanks to the spokesman and attendees for the kind token of esteem and announced the latch-key to his home would always be out for true friends. He invited all to his dining room for luncheon as well wishes filled the scene. In attendance were Doctors Cunningham Lockhart Wetherbee Partridge Weeka and others. Nearby a fire rescues scene saw William England and B E McFarland alerting box 427 and helping Mrs Sumner’s four children to safety from a smoke-filled barn adjacent to Portland street. Two horses perished and the building, owned by St Stephens associates, sustained damage with unknown cause. a neighboring tenement also filled with smoke but suffered limited damage.

William G. England M. McFarland Portland Street Thomas H. Warren St. Stephens’ Associates

Captured Lamata tackled in Belmont assault case and wedding ushered

John McGhrr captured the Italian Lamata for assaulting Miss Livingston in Belmont on Sunday night. He escaped from East Cambridge jail after a mistaken release for a Frenchman and paid a $1 fine to gain liberty. A wedding followed at King's Chapel Boston, with Edith May Janes and Edward LeRoy Pierce marrying. Bridesmaids included Elizabeth and Helen Dyer and Florence Allen. best man Henry L. Pierce. Post ceremony the couple will dwell at 20 Whittier Street, Cambridge.

John McGhrr Italan Lamata Miss Livingston Belmont Slade Miss Livingstone Laninta East Cambridge House of Correction King’s Chapel Boston Edith May Janes Alma L. Janes Huntington Avenue Edward LeRoy Pierce Elizabeth Pierce Cambridge Elizabeth Dyer Helen 8 Dyer Florence Allen Melrose Henry L. Pierce Lewis 8 Woodruff Brookline L. Preston Burnham Gloucester Lester BE. Flint Frank Rogers Dedham Tufts Medical School Arthur P. Jones Howard L. Brown Whittier Street

Cambridgeport Gym Notes: Eaton Earns Thirds in A A U Trials

W D E Eaton and Bart Sullivan represented Cambridgeport at the A A U championships in St Louis. Eaton secured two third prizes in junior and senior events amid poor weather, while Sullivanfailed to place. John C Lorden trains for the Olympic trials in St Louis. Coady and Cummings lead Institute baseball with Coady winning a recent game and Cummings hitting a home run. Reading room remodeling aims to improve members’ retreat next year.

W. D. E. Eaton Bart Sullivan St. Louis Eaton New England Sullivan John C. Lorden Bill Coady Jack Cummings Institute Coady Brockton Cummings

Cambridge Fireman George W. Montgomery Dies at 40

George W. Montgomery a longtime Cambridge fireman died at his home on Baldwin Street after midnight at age 40 years 10 months He served four years in the permanent department and twelve years previously as a call man The funeral will be Sunday at 2 20 p m at his residence with Interment at Cambridge cemetery Attending in uniform will be the Everett Commandery Knights of Malta Red Cross Commandery and North Cambridge Veterans Firemen association The death leaves a wife and several relatives also noted are his fraternal memberships and many friends.

George W. Montgomery Cambridge Fire Department Baldwin Street Improved Order of Hepsatophe Tnnter Order of Workmen Knights of Malta Society of Good Fellows North Cambridge

Cambridge politics and police sting drag Nonpartisanites

A Cambridge alderman voices firm support for the Non-partisan ticket while threats of trouble loom if their nomination is blocked. The piece notes temperance sentiment as Patrolmen Rowe and Heglett face discipline for ice cream soda drinking, and covers council debates on an extra 200 for the Fourth of July committee, Hobbs Brook labor issues, and union labeling in city printing along with mayor Daly’s maneuvering and party dynamics.

Friends of Temperance Pullen Thomas Rowe Heglett Grinking Bacheloer Hunt Common Council Stevens Giles Daly Allied Printing Trades Order Davis Gordon Natrow

Park department delays showers at Cambridge field

City council failed to appropriate funds causing shower baths at Cambridge field to remain closed. Two measures introduced Tuesday evening sought funding: $2000 by Councilman Harlow and $51 by Cornelian Downey. A forthcoming appropriation is anticipated.

Park Department Cambridge Fields Harlow Cornnelian Downey Sentinel

Ward 5 Democrats Enjoy South Lincoln Outing

The Ward 5 Democratic Club hosted about 75 members and guests at Herman Hoffmanns South Lincoln estate on a sunny Sunday. They departed from Union Square at 9 am aboard a special Fitchburg train, toured the grounds, had a generous picnic dinner and supper, and returned by 5 to 6 pm amid praise for the host and event planning. Notables present included Ex-Mayor J H H McNamee, Chief of Police Cunningham, Rep James F Aylward, and multiple Aldermen and councilmen. The club expressed hope for another outing this summer.

Ward 5 Democratic Club South Lincoln Hermann L. Hoffman Union Square Fitchburg Railroad J. F. Downey J. J. Scott W. P. Nickerson Richard H. Aylward John Conry John T. Hart Augustine Aylward John Kenney Arthur B. Burns Edward I. P. Burns Patrick Sullivan Janes Chene Frank Rogers Joseph Flynn Alfred F. Ellis Thomas Kennedy Edward Kenney Hoffmann

Fraternal Order of Eagles to institute new Aerie in Wal tham

Cambridge Aerie No. 185 will conduct initiatory ceremonies for a new Aerie at Maynard hall Main street Wal tham Sunday afternoon next. Members from Cambridge Aerie and other aeries are invited. Trains leave North Union Station 1 10 p m Porter station 1 21 p m Electric cars run to Waltham from Subway and Watertown Square. A large group from Brattle street Eagle hall No 19 will gather at 12 80 p m to travel to Porter station for the train. All participants should be at the hall by 12 45 p m.

Aerie Maynard Hall Main Street Waltham Cambridge Aerie No. 185 Aeries North Union Station Porter Station Subway Watertown Square Cambridge

Pleasant reception honors Mrs Brault after western tour

A reception at Mrs. Ellen Brault's 905 Main Street celebrated her return from a year traveling in the western states. Guests presented a silver service, with decorations of ferns and bluebell arches. Notables from Buffalo Connecticut New York California Montreal Cambridge attended, then a collation and dancing followed. The Ttindge Manual Training school's graduation at Sanders Theatre featured speeches and diplomas awarded by Mayor Daly to 15 graduates.

Ellen Brault Main Street Brault Fred Davis Buffalo George Collins Connecticut Emily Butler J New York John Kiley California Chapleau Montreal Cambridge John Haley John Smith John Lavery Thomas Dunn Amos Brault Barr Fred Haley Fred Donovan James Donovan Ttindge Manual Training School Sanders Theatre Glee Club Daly Theiplomas Monroe Ames George Steele Barton Ralph Johnson Batchelder Francia Herbert Bishop Joseph Leo Broussard Joseph Bernard Bryant William Frederick Cairns William Francis Chisholm Frerett Gelaton Cobb Frank Hammond Cook Walter Gordon Cook Chester Parks Cox Felix Dembroski Daniel Francis Downing Edward Stet

Inaugural Exercises Highlight Lamp Makers and Musical Pieces

The program lists numerous names including Hubbard Glass Reed and others in an event featuring music and readings. Highlights include topics on incandescence lamps and Geissler tubes with diplomas awarded by the mayor. Highest honors go to William C. Glass.

Fon Ells Jr Charles Franklin Field Clarence Lester Foster William Jackson Gaw William Clement Glins Faroid Tremain Harlow Francis Alley Hubbard Roger Sanford Hubbard Horace Stephen Jackman Frederick Kennah Myles Ralph Laurence Odlorne Stephen Alexander Reed Alonzo Winfield Smith Edric Brooks Smith Robert Warren Telford Frederick Arthur Wire Frank A. Hubbard Monroe Ames Sam the Piper Anusie William C. Glass

Cambridge Graduation Dates Announced by Rupt Francis Cogswell

The Cambridge public schools schedule graduation at Sanders theatre for ten I believe nine or ten schools from June 15 to June 28 under director Rupt Francis Cogswell. English at Sanders June 15, others June 20 to 28 with times from 7 30 p m to 3 30 p m and venues at Fletcher or Latin school halls.

Cambridge Rupt Francis Cogswell Sanders Theatre Morse Mm. Kelly Putnam Russell Emis Fletcher School Wellington School Harvard School Latin School Roberts School

Hero of the Merrimac long identified as fearless engine man

George F. Phillips engineer of the collier Merrimac, sunk at Santiago harbor by Hobson’s crew, dies of Bright’s disease at 34 Fayette Street New Bedford after a yearlong illness. Born in St John New Brunswick in 1864 he served in the U S Navy during the Spanish American War and earned a fearless reputation from youth to his final days. His body was sent to St John for interment.

George F. Phillips Merrimac Santiago Harbor Hobson Bright Fayette Street Phillips Galveston Tex St. John N. B Navy George Frederick Phillips Andrew Phillips Intercolonial Railway Moncton New York City United States David Phillips Cambridge

Foresters of America Event Delights Cambridge Malta Hall

A Foresters of America meeting at Malta hall Prospect street drew praise for its successful program. Mayor Daly ex-Mayor McNamee and other dignitaries spoke while music and dancing entertained. Refreshments followed and attendees reported a very satisfactory evening.

Court Pride Cambridge The Foresters of America Malta Hall Prospect Street Daly McNamee Coveney Board of Aldermen H. J. Cunningham B. O'Brien Lynn Rank Gonnich

Water Board Guests Inspect Cambridge Plant On Trip

City government members and press toured the Cambridge water system including Fresh Pond Hobbs Brook and Stony Brook reservoirs. Engineer Coffin outlined a $620,000 plan for new conduits and improvements to boost daily delivery to about 11 million gallons, with Cambridge preferring its own system over Metropolitan expansion.

The Water Board Cambridge Coffin City Hall Fresh Pond Mt. Auburn Waltham Hobbsbrook Stonybrook Woodland Park Hotel Auburndale Daly Durant Stevens Hayard O'Brien Counihan McDuffie Peavey Boston Hobbs Brook Payson Park Stony Brook Newton Street Alderman Coveney Coveney Water Water Board Monk Sentinel Five Desk Alderman Blodgett

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Metropolitan Water Works Board Madison Street Concord Avenue Garden Street Royal Avenue Haron Avenue Rutland Street Sherman Street Langdon Street Stearns Street van Norden Street Middlesex Street Yerxa Road Wilbur Street Pioneer Street Broadway Yorktown Street Tiines Street Stearns Elmore Nelligan Metropolitan O'Neil Boston and Maine Railroad Fitchburg Einidge Field Myers Caswell Downey Cronin Elm Street Walcott Connellman Wood Lamata Pierce-Janes Cambridgeport Gym Lellian May Wing Willis Eaterbrook Amith Tone St. John's Memorial Church Jack Twin IME Sentinel 5 Cossip ATL Aoe Igh Joel Mr. Joel Central Labor Union Herman L. Hoffmann Fraternal Order OF Eagles R. M Merrinac Dash Board of Health L. C. Lanp Boston Elevated Railway
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